Local Career & Technical Standards Development -Family and Consumer Science –090101 (Program Code)

Course: Number _____________

Title: Fantastic Fabrics

Standards covered in this class:

10.6: Demonstrate management of recreation, leisure, and other programs and events

11.3: Evaluate the use of housing and interior furnishing and products in meeting specific design needs

11.7: Demonstrate design ideas through visual presentation

16.1: Analyze career paths within the textiles and apparel design industry

16.2: Evaluate fiber and textiles materials

16.3: Demonstrate apparel and textiles design skills

16.4: Demonstrate skills needed to produce, alter, or repair textiles products and apparel

Unit	Content	Skills	Assessment	Grad Standards
1	Color in your life	Describe how to use color to achieve a special look Describe how color applications and finishes affect fabric care Describe the concept of mixing and matching color for effects	Find examples of color schemes in catalogs and magazines in home furnishings Furnish one room with a color scheme for furnishings and describe color concepts used	16.3
2	Design	Identify the main elements of design Describe how to use line, shape, space and texture effectively	Describe design elements and find examples design elements used in home furnishings in catalogs and magazines.	16.3
3	Fibers and fabrics	Describe fibers used in fabrics Explain how fabrics are made Explain factors that affect your choice of fabric	Find examples of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics used in home furnishings	16.2
4	Sewing equipment	Identify parts and functions of the sewing machine Understand use for different types of stitches on sewing machine Identify quilting equipment and functions Analyze problems with sewing equipment and how to correct it	Quizzes on equipment Demonstration of correct use of sewing machine Worksheets with sewing problems to analyze Demonstrate techniques for stitching and finishing seams and trimming effects	16.4
5	Quilting	Understand quilting pattern instructions Understand concepts of machine quilting Understand concepts of hand quilting Understand concepts of appliqué Understand concepts of quilt blocks	Sample quilt blocks using machine and hand quilting and appliqué Worksheet on how to read envelopes and directions Apply principles of color and design to construct a quilt by reading and using pattern directions and using quilting equipment correctly	10.6, 11.3, 11.7, 16.4
6	Fabric careers	Identify the interests and skills required for a career in clothing and textiles Describe careers relating to fabrics and design	Research 3 careers relating to fabrics and design and write a one page report on each Summarize field trip to fabric store on sewing machine use, techniques and choosing fabrics	16.1